HANSIA
Protected Area
Stora Middelgrund och Röde bank
Why dive here
With 121+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - HANSIA offers some of West Coast (Gothenburg)'s richest wreck diving. Water ranges 3-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Hansia wreck off Sweden’s West Coast is a proper dive, especially when you catch it on a calm day. We love the way she sits upright, almost defiant, after all these years. Dropping down, you’ll first hit her deck at around 28 metres, then follow the superstructure down to the sand at 33. Her holds are open, revealing the cargo of cement bags, now solidified into eerie, rounded mounds. We always take our time here, circling the bow and stern, checking out the prop. Look for the wolf fish lurking in shadowed crevices, and the dense schools of pollock that swirl around the mast. The visibility can be a bit hit-and-miss, typical for the North Sea, but when it’s good, the Hansia truly shines. It's a dive that rewards careful exploration, perfect for drysuit-trained divers comfortable with deeper wrecks and the occasional chill.
Typical HANSIA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (33m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 13°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HANSIA
HANSIA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HANSIA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (57.57, 11.03) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
13°C
56°F · Range: 10.6–15.8°C
Air Temperature
10°C
50°F
Wind Speed
6.56 m/s
12.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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